The Human Skeleton in Forensic Anthropology and Medicine

July 22, 2019 - July 26, 2019
Mānoa Campus, JABSOM Kakaako Campus, 651 Ilalo St, Honolulu, HI 96813 (July 22, 23, 25 & 26) and West Oahu Campus,

This one-week intensive workshop covers most aspects in the analysis of human skeletal remains as they relate to forensic anthropology and forensic medicine. Students will receive classroom and laboratory training utilizing a broad array of learning materials including contemporary skeletons in the Department of Anatomy, John A. Burns School of Medicine of the ¶«¾«Ó°Òµ.

The workshop is divided into two components: 1) human osteology and forensic anthropology (4 days); and 2) field recovery of human remains in a forensic setting (1 day). Working individually and in small teams, students will analyze a known-identity human skeleton and compile a biological profile consisting of the individual's age at death, sex, ancestry, stature, bone disease, and trauma. This is a non-credit educational activity and certificates will be provided to each student upon successful completion of the course.

Interested individuals must apply and be accepted to attend before registering. Visit http://www.outreach.hawaii.edu/professional for more information.


Ticket Information
$525 (Early Bird Special - register by 6/30/19); Regular $575

Event Sponsor
Outreach College Professional Programs, Mānoa Campus

More Information
(808) 956-9249, profprog@hawaii.edu,

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